illegitimately

Example Sentences

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He was advised to go to the ticket office, where Brighton staff then informed him that his ticket had been purchased illegitimately.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

The FTC says drugmakers illegitimately use the patents to prevent competitors from offering cheaper generic alternatives.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024

HOA board members sent Siburt documents detailing a dispute between the previous homeowner and her tenant, who illegitimately listed the rented space on Airbnb.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2022

Cavusoglu said Turkey would oppose Russia or any other country taking Ukrainian grain or other goods and selling them illegitimately to international markets.

From Reuters • Jun. 23, 2022

The accident of a conclusion being true often helps to conceal the fact that it is illegitimately arrived at.

From Deductive Logic by Stock, St. George William Joseph